GEORGE TOWN, May 18 -- Gas and petroleum pipelines in Penang are under constant surveillance with annual safety audits to ensure compliance with safety standards, said state Infrastructure, Transport, and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari.

Replying to a question from Zulkefli Bakar (Bersatu-Penanti) in the state legislative assembly today, Zairil said the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) has tightened safety audits on the pipelines to prevent incidents like the gas explosion in Putra Heights.

"DOSH conducts annual inspections focusing on integrity management, operations, maintenance, and technical aspects. This is a proactive step to mitigate the risk of gas explosions in Penang," he said.

He added that i...